Wrestlers Compete at Schultz

Mango throws his opponent earlier this season

MARQUETTE—Members of the United States Olympic Education Center men’s Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle wrestling teams will compete this weekend (Feb. 9-10) at the ninth annual Dave Schultz Memorial International Tournament in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Wrestlers from more 30 countries are expected to compete, including several world and Olympic champions.

“It’s a strong competition,” said Greco-Roman head coach Ivan Ivanov. “There are more international competitors this year because the United States has done well at competitions the last two years. They want to learn what we’re doing, but it’s mutual. Americans learn from them, too.”

“I’ve seen most of these girls before,” said Hedin, who will wrestle at 55 kg. “There will always be girls that can give you a good fight. We’ve had some smaller dual-meets since our last competition in addition to our regular training, so we’re ready for this meet.”